It's no newsflash that this summer has been a real scorcher. We've all been walking around in tank tops, cutoffs and flip flops for the majority of the season. Luckily, there are plenty of plum pieces to choose from in all three categories. One of the major drawbacks of this heat is frizzy, sweaty hair. The solution? Ponytails, buns and top knots, of course. Sure, you can wrap them up with a basic black hair tie, but that's downright boring. Which is why we're working stylish hair elastics into our mane accessory game.
Metallics rule. There's ample silver and gold options out there. Think of them as hair jewelry. Zara supplies several selections. From a striped metal scrunchie to a textured floral mini masterpiece, you really can't lose. A couple of big fashion houses are also in the chat. Erdem's hearty charm take reads a touch coquette and is a welcome departure from all of the hair bows we've been inundated with lately. Gucci pretty much puts its logo on everything. Take its cord hair tie with interlocking gold-tone Gs. (Although Erdem's hair tie is more reasonably priced at $89 compared to $440.)
If it's a deal you're after, listen up. In addition to the frugal Zara finds, Anthropologie is a fine source for affordable stylish elastics. J.Crew's three-pack of bauble ties and ridged metal holder are both steals at $24.50 and $19.50, respectively. If you can spare to spend a tad more, LELET NY's pony cuffs are must-haves.
Scroll down to discover the most stylish hair elastics around.
Erdem Black Heart Hair Tie, $89 at SSENSE
Zara Striped Metal Scrunchie, $22.90 at Zara
Gucci Blondie Gold-Tone and Cord Hair Tie, $440 at Net-a-Porter
By Anthropologie Spiral Hair Tie, $15 at Anthropologie
LELET NY Ziggy Petite Pony Cuff, $128 at Shopbop
Sophie Buhai Off-White Satin Rose Silk Hair Tie, $250 at SSENSE
Alexandre de Paris Covered Ponytail Holder, $69 at Nordstrom
Zara Metal Hair Tie, $22.90 at Zara
J.Crew Bauble Hair Ties Three-Pack, $24.50 at J.Crew
By Anthropologie Metal Cuff Hair Tie, $15 at Anthropologie
LELET NY Glossy Double Arch Pony Cuff, $158 at Moda Operandi
Alighieri Black The Over-Thinker Hair Tie, $291 at SSENSE
Frasier Sterling Starfish Hair Ties, Set of 3, $19.95 at Anthropologie
Zara Textured Flower Metal Hair Tie, $27.90 at Zara
Jennifer Behr Nicci Pony Wrap, $138 at Shopbop
J.Crew Ridged Metal Hair Tie, $19.50 at J.Crew
Zara Metal Hair Tie With Resin, $22.90 at Zara